Conscious sedation is usually used for people who get panicked or feel anxious or discomfort during complicated procedures such as root canals, fillings, or routine cleanings. Certain medical professionals mentioned conscious sedation as procedural sedation and analgesia. Previously, it’s been referred to as sleep dentistry, twilight sleep, happy or laughing gas or happy air as well.
The steps for conscious sedation may vary from one procedure to another. Typically, it might be like:
The effects of conscious sedation differ from one person to another. You will have a feeling like drowsiness and relaxation, as well. Once the sedative starts taking effect, negative emotions, stress, or anxiety will vanish.
You will have a tingling sensation in your body, especially in your arms, legs, hands, and feet. This might be accompanying a heaviness or laziness that makes it hard for you to lift or even move your limbs. The world around you slows down for a while.
The most common side-effects are drowsiness, heaviness or laziness, memory loss about what happened throughout the procedure or amnesia, slow reflexes, low blood pressure, headache, and feeling sick.
It might take a while to come back to senses, which is a common side-effect of sedation.
Find out more about conscious sedation as you visit our office. Call Sun-Park Dental today at (916) 435-1155 or request an appointment online.